ISICS Education & Training

HSEMA Training and Exercise

The DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency Training and Exercise Bureau delivers educational courses and progressive exercises to fuel public safety officials, regional and federal neighbors, non-governmental organizations, the private sector and the public. 

HSEMA Training and Exercise 

HSEMA Learning Management System

The HSEMA LMS is the central portal for all Emergency Management related training for the District of Columbia. The LMS also serves as the system of record for tracking completion and issuing of certificates for FEMA G coded courses that are held within the District.  

​Courses offered in the LMS are generally open to anyone with an approved account, regardless of whether or not you live or work in the District.

Visit the HSEMA Learning Management System

Questions or Technical Assistance?

HSEMA.LMS@dc.gov

Prerequisites

• ISO200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
• ISO100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100)
• ISO700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• ISO800.d: National Response Framework, An Introduction

Description

HSEMA ICS 300 Course Curriculum

HSEMA is providing ICS 300 in a three part series as follows:

• Part 1: Online, self-paced instruction of Unit 1 - Unit 8 and an assignment workbook.
• Part 2: Online, virtual instruction of the ICS 300 activities
• Part 3: Final exam

Course Description

This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS 100 and ICS 200 courses.

ICS 300 Course Objectives

• Describe how the National Incident Management System Command and Management component supports the management of expanding incidents.
• Describe the Incident/Event Management process for supervisors and expanding incidents as prescribed by the ICS.
• Implement the Incident Management process on a simulated Type 3 incident.
• Develop an Incident Action Plan for a simulated incident.

HSEMA Training and Exercise

The DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency Training and Exercise Bureau delivers educational courses and progressive exercises to fuel public safety officials, regional and federal neighbors, non-governmental organizations, the private sector and the public. 

HSEMA Training and Exercise 

HSEMA Learning Management System

The HSEMA LMS is the central portal for all Emergency Management related training for the District of Columbia. The LMS also serves as the system of record for tracking completion and issuing of certificates for FEMA G coded courses that are held within the District.  

​Courses offered in the LMS are generally open to anyone with an approved account, regardless of whether or not you live or work in the District.

Visit the HSEMA Learning Management System

Questions or Technical Assistance?

HSEMA.LMS@dc.gov

Prerequisites

• IS0700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• IS0200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
• IS0800.d: National Response Framework, An Introduction
• G0300 - ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
• IS0100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100) 

Description

HSEMA ICS 400 Course Curriculum

HSEMA is providing ICS 400 in a three part series as follows:

• Part 1: Online, self-paced instruction and assignment workbook
• Part 2: Online, virtual instruction of the ICS 400 activities
• Part 3: Final exam

Course Description

ICS 400 is intended for an audience of experienced responders and other senior emergency management personnel who may perform in a management capacity for major or complex incidents (Type 1 or Type 2 incidents). Large and complex incidents that require the application of area command don't happen often. Although this is an advanced ICS course, it is not intended to develop mastery of area command. The purpose of this course is to expose students to the concepts of utilizing area command in major and complex incidents.

Course Objectives

Through activities and a Final Exam, students will be able to demonstrate the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities required to perform in a management capacity for major and complex incidents/events using Area Command.

Although this is an advanced ICS course, it is not intended to develop mastery of area command. The purpose of this course is to expose ICS and other incident management practitioners to the concepts of using area command in major and complex incidents. The course expands upon information covered in the ICS 100, ICS 200, and ICS 300 prerequisite courses.

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Identify the course scope, objectives, and classroom logistics.
• Given a scenario and review materials, apply key NIMS doctrine concepts (NIMS Management Characteristics, Unified Command, Incident Command System structure and functional area responsibilities, IAP Preparation and the Operational Period Planning Cycle, and incident complexity) to the management of a complex incident or event.
• Apply the appropriate structural option to manage a complex incident.
• Given a scenario, develop an Area Command organization.
• Identify the complex incident management issues that can result from a lack of multiagency coordination.

Course Name:

ICS 400 Advanced

Course Description:

This 2-day course provides training on and resources for personnel who has a responsibility to function in a command post managing and expanding incident. Topics include use of an Incident Complex and Area Command, and the interactions between Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) entities.

Course Prerequisites:

ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, IS-700, IS-800

Course Target Audience:

This course is designed for senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in the Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.

Additional Information:

1) Park along the south and west side of the building. 2) Enter from main entrance 3) Meals are on you own, adequate time will be provided. 4) This multi-day course is supported with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding. You may request lodging reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one-way and are an Iowa resident. Requests are based upon available funding. BEFORE making lodging reservations and PRIOR to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov limited to available funding. 5) All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.

Event Dates:

7/15/2025 through 7/16/2025

Event Time:

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM each day

Event Location/Address:

Cherokee County Emergency Management 322 Lake St Ste. B

Event City:

Cherokee

Event State:

Iowa

Event Zip:

51012

County and District:

CHEROKEE - District: 3

Is Sponsored by HSEMD?

Yes

Is HSEMD Hosting Registration?

Yes

Seats Remaining:

28 out of 30 seats remaining

How to Contact HSEMD:

Please contact the HSEMD Training Staff using the contact information page

Registration URL:

https://eoc.iowa.gov/training/caldetails.aspx?eventid=1766&courseid=177

Course Name:

ICS 300 Intermediate

Course Description:

This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System. This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.

Course Prerequisites:

ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800

Course Target Audience:

This course is open to first responders, public works, jurisdictional executives, hospital leadership, non-profits, and anyone else that may be required to perform intermediate ICS duties.

Additional Information:

1) Please park on the north side and enter through the conference center doors. 2) Meals will be on your own through the hospital cafeteria or local establishment. 3) This multi-day course is supported with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding. You may request lodging reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one-way and are an Iowa resident. ? Before making lodging reservations and Prior to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov limited to funding availability. 4) All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.

Event Dates:

8/5/2025 through 8/7/2025

Event Time:

8:30 AM to 4:00 PM each day

Event Location/Address:

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital 1301 W Main St

Event City:

Lake City

Event State:

Iowa

Event Zip:

51449

County and District:

CALHOUN - District: 1

Is Sponsored by HSEMD?

Yes

Is HSEMD Hosting Registration?

Yes

Seats Remaining:

28 out of 30 seats remaining

How to Contact HSEMD:

Please contact the HSEMD Training Staff using the contact information page

Registration URL:

https://eoc.iowa.gov/training/caldetails.aspx?eventid=1834&courseid=72

COML: All Hazards Communications Unit Leader (COML)

Pottawattamie County Emergency Management Agency

205 S Main Street

Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Sept 22-25, 2025  8:00AM – 5:00PM daily

There is NO registration fee for this course

Registration for COML is a 2-step process.  Make sure to register with an email address you will monitor regularly.  There will be a second online registration requirement once your eligibility has been confirmed by the SWIC.

Description:The Communications Unit Leader (COML) is a position under the Logistics Section of the Incident Command System (ICS). The COML’s responsibilities include communications operability and interoperability by developing plans for the effective use of incident communications equipment and facilities, publication of the ICS 205 Incident Radio Communications Plan, managing the distribution of communications equipment to incident personnel, and coordinating the installation and testing of communications equipment. The COML will supervise other members of the Communications Unit such as the Communications Technician (COMT), Radio Operator (RADO), and Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM), if those positions are filled during an incident.

The course will be taught by a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency approved instructor as well as approved student instructor(s) who are experienced COML(s) with extensive operational experience.  The course is four days long. You will be provided a position task book (PTB) and hands on exercises.

Target Audience:  

The COML class is targeted for all local, regional, state and federal cross disciplinary emergency response professionals and coordination/support personnel with a communication background.

Prerequisites: To attend this course, applicants must have the following prerequisites:

A public safety communications background with exposure to field operations.
Fundamental public safety communications technology, supervisory, and personnel management skills.
Knowledge of local communications and communications system, frequencies and spectrum, technologies, local topography, system site locations including knowledge of local, regional, and state communication plans, and communications and resource contacts.Successful completion of the following FEMA independent study (IS) training courses:IS-100, Introduction to the ICS (https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c)
IS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.c)
IS-700, National Incident Management System (NIMS), an Introduction (https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b)
IS-800, National Response Framework (NRF), an Introduction (https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.d)
ICS-300 

Completion of the following FEMA courses is recommended, but not required:ICS-400 
If an applicant has taken a previous version of these courses, the applicant may find it advantageous to take the updated IS course.
Copies of prerequisite documentation which verify applicants have met the prerequisites and are eligible to participate in the course must be submitted for review by March 10, 2025.

Registration Link:

https://form.jotform.com/isicsb/sept2025coml

Registration is not complete until all documentation has been received and verified. Admittance is limited to 30 qualified applicants. 

If overnight stays are necessary, a list of hotels offering government rates can be found at https://das.iowa.gov/procurement/agencies/hotel-motel-and-bb-listing.  You may be required to verify lodging be certified through the office to combat human trafficking and can do that at this link: https://stophtiowa.org/certified-locations.

Meals will be on your own - you will be given approximately 1 hour for lunch each day.

For any questions about this form or registration process please contact Haley Nichols Statewide Interoperability Coordinator at nichols@dps.state.ia.us

Course Name:

ICS 300 Intermediate

Course Description:

This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System. This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.

Course Prerequisites:

ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800

Course Target Audience:

This course is open to first responders, public works, jurisdictional executives, hospital leadership, non-profits, and anyone else that may be required to perform intermediate ICS duties.

Additional Information:

1) Please bring a wi-fi enabled electronic device where course documents can be viewed. 2) Lunch will be on your own, there are several restaurants and convenience stores close by. 3) This multi-day course is supported with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding. You may request lodging reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one-way and are an Iowa resident. Requests are based upon available funding. ? Before making lodging reservations and Prior to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov limited to funding availability. 4) All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.

Event Dates:

9/23/2025 through 9/25/2025

Event Time:

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM each day

Event Location/Address:

Clear Lake Athletics & Wellness Center Conference Room 115 N 20th St

Event City:

Clear Lake

Event State:

Iowa

Event Zip:

50428

County and District:

CERRO GORDO - District: 2

Is Sponsored by HSEMD?

Yes

Is HSEMD Hosting Registration?

Yes

Seats Remaining:

13 out of 30 seats remaining

How to Contact HSEMD:

Please contact the HSEMD Training Staff using the contact information page

Registration URL:

https://eoc.iowa.gov/training/caldetails.aspx?eventid=1799&courseid=72

Course Name:

ICS 400 Advanced

Course Description:

This 2-day course provides training on and resources for personnel who has a responsibility to function in a command post managing and expanding incident. Topics include use of an Incident Complex and Area Command, and the interactions between Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) entities.

Course Prerequisites:

ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, IS-700, IS-800

Course Target Audience:

This course is designed for senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in the Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.

Additional Information:

1) Please park on the north side and enter through the conference center doors. 2) Meals will be on your own through the hospital cafeteria or local establishment. 3) This multi-day course is supported with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding. You may request lodging reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one-way and are an Iowa resident. ? Before making lodging reservations and Prior to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov limited to funding availability. 4) All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.

Event Dates:

9/24/2025 through 9/25/2025

Event Time:

8:30 AM to 4:00 PM each day

Event Location/Address:

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital 1301 W Main St

Event City:

Lake City

Event State:

Iowa

Event Zip:

51449

County and District:

CALHOUN - District: 1

Is Sponsored by HSEMD?

Yes

Is HSEMD Hosting Registration?

Yes

Seats Remaining:

28 out of 30 seats remaining

How to Contact HSEMD:

Please contact the HSEMD Training Staff using the contact information page

Registration URL:

https://eoc.iowa.gov/training/caldetails.aspx?eventid=1835&courseid=177

Course Name:

ICS 400 Advanced

Course Description:

This 2-day course provides training on and resources for personnel who has a responsibility to function in a command post managing and expanding incident. Topics include use of an Incident Complex and Area Command, and the interactions between Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) entities.

Course Prerequisites:

ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, IS-700, IS-800

Course Target Audience:

This course is designed for senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in the Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.

Additional Information:

1) Please bring a wi-fi enabled electronic device where course documents can be viewed. 2) Lunch will be on your own, there are several restaurants and convenience stores close by. 3) This multi-day course is supported with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding. You may request lodging reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one-way and are an Iowa resident. Requests are based upon available funding. ? Before making lodging reservations and Prior to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov limited to funding availability. 4) All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.

Event Dates:

10/8/2025 through 10/9/2025

Event Time:

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM each day

Event Location/Address:

Clear Lake Athletics & Wellness Center Conference Room 115 N 20th St

Event City:

Clear Lake

Event State:

Iowa

Event Zip:

50428

County and District:

CERRO GORDO - District: 2

Is Sponsored by HSEMD?

Yes

Is HSEMD Hosting Registration?

Yes

Seats Remaining:

16 out of 30 seats remaining

How to Contact HSEMD:

Please contact the HSEMD Training Staff using the contact information page

Registration URL:

https://eoc.iowa.gov/training/caldetails.aspx?eventid=1800&courseid=177

Course Name:

ICS 300 Intermediate

Course Description:

This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System. This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.

Course Prerequisites:

ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800

Course Target Audience:

This course is open to first responders, public works, jurisdictional executives, hospital leadership, non-profits, and anyone else that may be required to perform intermediate ICS duties.

Additional Information:

1) Come in the main entrance of the college and go around the roundabout. It's a brick building on north end of campus we sit behind the tennis courts. 2) Please park in the parking lot to the west of are building and use the southwest entrance of the building. 3) Meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided. 4) This multi-day course is supported with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding. You may request lodging reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one-way and are an Iowa resident. Before making lodging reservations and Prior to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov limited to funding availability. 5) All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.

Event Dates:

1/27/2026 through 1/29/2026

Event Time:

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM each day

Event Location/Address:

Linn County Emergency Management 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW Room 125

Event City:

Cedar Rapids

Event State:

Iowa

Event Zip:

52404

County and District:

LINN - District: 6

Is Sponsored by HSEMD?

Yes

Is HSEMD Hosting Registration?

Yes

Seats Remaining:

10 out of 30 seats remaining

How to Contact HSEMD:

Please contact the HSEMD Training Staff using the contact information page

Registration URL:

https://eoc.iowa.gov/training/caldetails.aspx?eventid=1818&courseid=72

Course Name:

ICS 400 Advanced

Course Description:

This 2-day course provides training on and resources for personnel who has a responsibility to function in a command post managing and expanding incident. Topics include use of an Incident Complex and Area Command, and the interactions between Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) entities.

Course Prerequisites:

ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, IS-700, IS-800

Course Target Audience:

This course is designed for senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in the Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.

Additional Information:

1) Come in the main entrance of the college and go around the roundabout. It's a brick building on north end of campus we sit behind the tennis courts. 2) Please park in the parking lot to the west of are building and use the southwest entrance of the building. 3) Meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided. 4) This multi-day course is supported with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding. You may request lodging reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one-way and are an Iowa resident. Before making lodging reservations and Prior to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov limited to funding availability. 5) All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.

Event Dates:

2/24/2026 through 2/25/2026

Event Time:

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day

Event Location/Address:

Linn County Emergency Management 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW Room 125

Event City:

Cedar Rapids

Event State:

Iowa

Event Zip:

52404

County and District:

LINN - District: 6

Is Sponsored by HSEMD?

Yes

Is HSEMD Hosting Registration?

Yes

Seats Remaining:

15 out of 30 seats remaining

How to Contact HSEMD:

Please contact the HSEMD Training Staff using the contact information page

Registration URL:

https://eoc.iowa.gov/training/caldetails.aspx?eventid=1819&courseid=177